Mercury 6 Service Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
90-827242R02 FEBRUARY 2003 Page 1A-3
GEAR
HOUSING
Gear Ratio
Gearcase Capacity
Lubricant Type
Forward Gear - Tooth count - Type
Pinion Gear - Tooth count - Type
Pinion Height
Forward Gear Backlash
Reverse Gear Backlash
Water Pressure
With Thermostat
– @ W.O.T (5000 RPM)
– @ Idle (750 RPM)
W/O Thermostat
– @ W.O.T (5000 RPM)
– @ Idle (750 RPM)
2.0:1
200 ml (6.8 fl. oz.)
Quicksilver Gear Lube Premium Blend
26 Spiral/Bevel
13 Spiral/Bevel
Floating
No Adjustment
No Adjustment
34.5 - 48.3 kPa (5 - 7 PSI)
3.4 - 10.3 kPa (.5 – 1.5 PSI)
34.5 - 48.3 kPa (5 – 7 PSI)
0 - 7 kPa (0 – 1 PSI)
MID
SECTION
Transom Height Short Shaft
Long Shaft
Extra Long Shaft
Steering Pivot Range
Tilt Pin Positions
Total Tilt Angle
Allowable Transom Thickness
38 cm (15 in.)
51 cm (20 in.)
63.5 cm (25 in.)
78°
3 + 3 Shallow Water
78°
60.3 mm (2-3/8 in.)
FUEL
SYSTEM
Fuel
Recommended Gasoline
Recommended Oil
Gasoline/Oil Ratio
Fuel Tank Capacity
6/8/9.9/9.9 Sailpower
XR/MAG/10 Sea Pro/
Marathon/15
Pre-Mixed Gasoline and Oil
Automotive Lead-Free
2 Cycle Outboard Oil
25:1 (During Break-In)
50:1 (After Break-In)
12.0 L, 3.2 U.S. Gal.
25.0 L, 6.6 U.S. Gal.
STARTING
SYSTEM
Manual Start
Electric Start
Starter Draw (Under Load)
(No Load)
Recoil
12 Volt
55 Amperes
15 Amperes
CHARGING
SYSTEM
Alternator Output
BLACK Stator - 2 Magnet Flywheel
(8 Pole)(4 Pulses)
RED Stator - 4 Magnet Flywheel
(10 Pole)(5 Pulses)
4 Amp. (48 Watt)
@ 6000 RPM
6 amp (72 Watt)
@ 6000 RPM

Mercury 6 Specifications

General

Cylinders	1
Starting	Manual
Displacement	123 cc
Horsepower	6 HP
Shaft Length	15 inches (Short)
Gear Shift	Forward, Neutral